Barite

BariteBarite is a mineral with an interesting history, a crystal occurring in a wide variety of colors and forms. Named for the Greek word for heavy, it is largely mined as an industrial ore across the globe, with uses in various industries including oil drilling. As a mineral specimen or gemstone Barite can be found in many colors including vibrant reds, pinks, and blues as well as the more commonly encountered clear or pale white. These fine specimens

As a mineral specimen or gemstone Barite can be found in many colors including vibrant reds

but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent

with the largest known being over 10 feet in length and weighing over 3 tons

These pieces of cuboidal fluorite crystals in varying shades of dark green occur on a high contrast white-gray matrix

fossils of Knightia eocaena and their close relatives are popular among both amateur and seasoned collectors due to their delicate preservation of detail

botryoidal crystal formations

Each contains at least one (most several) clearly visible insect

Named for the Greek word for “heavy”

are found in a matrix of thick

The unique combination of smoky

With a dazzling array of colors and crystal structures

Each of these large and completely unique formations from the famed Dachang Mine in China features incredible character and high metallic shine